When preparing a summer BBQ, you know that the delicious side dishes will take your grilled chicken to the next level. We’ve collected 25 of our best Sides for Grilled Chicken! From healthy seasonal veggie sides to salads to traditional favorites like French fries, these side dishes are perfect for your next barbecue party or potluck.

From ingredients to special tips on how to perfect the best BBQ side for chicken we’ll take through a whole list of potentials for you. Read on, and get those taste buds tingling!!

Simple Side Dishes For BBQ Grilled Chicken

1. Potato Wedges

Soft and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these potato wedges are my go-to side dish for grilled chicken. Mix in with some garlic and fresh Parmesan and you’ll get the tastiest potato wedges of all time!

2. Southern Coleslaw

This is the perfect side dish you’ll love to pair with your grilled chicken. It’s quick and easy to prepare and makes the perfect accompaniment to any festive meal.

3. Broccoli Salad

This broccoli salad is loaded with broccoli, dried cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, salty sunflower seeds, and smokey bacon. Everything is tossed in a creamy dressing, and perfect for your BBQ chicken!

4. Sous Vide Mixed Vegetables

Healthy and colorful, this is my favorite summer side dish. Sous vide method will cook the vegetables perfectly. This recipe includes some of the most popular veggies such as broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and onions.

5. Cornbread

Creamy cornbread and grilled chicken are a perfect match for your BBQ party! It hits the spot just right! This southern recipe is a summertime classic that will enhance your grilling experience!

6. Fruit Salsa

Some color, freshness, and sweetness are all you need to add to your grilled chicken dish. Fruit salsa does just that! 

All you need is fresh strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and mango! As an added bonus, try whipping up some cinnamon tortilla chips.

7. Sweet Potato Fries

Strict with your diet but craving some fries? Here is the answer to that craving – baked sweet potato fries!

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sweet potato fries are tasty and easy to make.

Healthy Summer Sides To Serve With Grilled Chicken

8. Microwave Steamed Broccoli

What is the fastest and easiest side dish? How about quick, easy, healthy, and delicious steamed broccol? 

It takes less than 5 minutes of microwaving and you will easily have a dish that not only adds a pop of color to your place but also contains high levels of protein and vitamin C.

9. Grilled Corn

Corn on the cob is arguably one of the most exciting summer foods. If you try it once, it’ll become one of your favorite soon! You’ll also love this method because it’s quick and flavorful. In addition, you can throw them on the grill to the side of your burgers, so that you’ll do two things at once!

10. Roasted Eggplant Slices

These eggplant slices are caramelized on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. Serve it at a barbecue, or alongside grilled chicken for a tasty meal. 

11. Skillet Green Beans

This green bean side dish has a nice garlic flavor with a hint of lemon juice. It’s the ideal side dish for not only grilled chicken, but also almost steak, lamb, even fish – the possibilities are endless.

12. BLT Pasta Salad

If you’re really looking for a way to fill everyone up and fulfill that BLT sandwich craving, then try this refreshing BLT pasta salad alongside your chicken tenders!

Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and farfalle pasta are easily combined in a bowl to make you feel like you’re eating one delicious BLT sandwich.

Sides For Chicken Wings And Breasts

13. Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Chessy, comforting, and easy to make, this spinach-stuffed mushroom is the real deal! There are two types of cheese and baby spinach filled the delicious mushrooms. A perfect finger food for your grilled chicken.

14. Sourdough Garlic Bread

Crispy and garlicky on the outside, and soft and buttery on the inside. This sourdough garlic bread is a healthier twist to the classic side dish. Serve this with the grilled chicken and it will disappear quickly!

15. Gigi Hadid Pasta

Serve this flavorful pasta dish at your next patio party! The pesto is bursting with flavor and it’s tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and veggies.

16. Sous Vide Sweet Potatoes

No-fuss, easy to make and oh so delicious! Sous vide sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and nutrients! Cooking the sweet potatoes sous vide allows their natural flavors and sweetness to come out without losing any of the nutrients!

Just 5 minutes prep time and you will be able to enjoy your sweet potatoes before you know it! Have fun with the toppings here, but some great suggestions are cinnamon, honey, marshmallow and maple syrup.

17. Hibachi Fried Rice

Made with eggs, ginger, onions, and rice, and seasonings, this Japanese side fish complements grilled chicken a pleasant way!

Vegetable Side Dishes

18. Air Fryer Asparagus

This asparagus side dish is so fast to throw together and can be served with chicken, steak, pork, shrimp, or almost everything! Plus, it’s vegan, low carb, and keto-friendly.

19. Roasted Brussel Sprouts

This is the perfect healthy side dish option that combines sweet and spicy.

When you roast them you are able to keep in all the nutrients, plus, they exude an incredible flavor when caramelized in the oven.

20. Sous Vide Zucchini

Two words come to mind when we discuss Sous Vide Zucchini – tender and flavorful! Did we mention healthy and nutritious as well?!

This low-carb, keto-friendly side is simply delicious and completely irresistible!

Other Easy Side Dishes

21. Creamy Mac n Cheese

It is the sure way to get any child to eat at your BBQ. If you follow this recipe correctly you will have a mac n cheese dish that is perfectly rich and creamy!

The tip here is to make extra – you definitely have to ensure there are enough for seconds!

22. Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

An all-time favorite, but this time in an air fryer! And that air fryer will make your french fries golden and crisp on the outside, and fluffy and tender on the inside!

Some say if you cook french fries in an air fryer just once, you’ll never go back!!!

23. Air Fryer Potato Chips

Healthy potato chips – is that even a thing? You bet! With this air fryer recipe, you definitely will be able to enjoy the chips without the guilt.

Crispy and homemade, all it takes is three simple ingredients, potatoes, salt, and cooking spray. If you want to add a little bit of spice then go ahead and add in some pepper and paprika!

24. Corn Nuggets

Tender fried balls of dough with bits of sweet corn inside. Serve them warm and add honey or maple syrup on top.

25. Ranch Style Beans

Just pop open a can of beans, add some seasoning and a few extra condiments and you have one delicious side dish to complement that grilled chicken.

Top it off with some sour cream (if you wish) and even substitute the canned beans for fresh. 

Best Sauces for Grilled Chicken

• Greek Tzatziki Sauce
• Teriyaki Sauce
• Chimichurri
• Barbecue Sauce